Close-grip push-up

A compound exercise for the triceps, with help from the chest, front delts. Equipment: no equipment.

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WorksTricepsChestFront delts

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How to do it

Setup: Hands under the shoulders, elbows pointing back.
Brush the elbows along the ribs
Press up to straight arms

Muscles worked

Close-grip push-up: 3D figure mid-rep with the triceps highlighted

Triceps · main
Chest
Front delts

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all close-grip push-up alternatives.

Close-grip bench pressBarbell, Flat bench and Squat rack
Close-grip floor pressBarbell and Squat rack
Smith machine close-grip pressSmith machine and Flat bench
Band-assisted dipResistance bands and Dip bars
Barbell floor pressBarbell and Squat rack
Close dumbbell pressDumbbells and Flat bench

More triceps exercises

Slow dip loweringDip bars
DipDip bars
EZ bar skull crusherEZ curl bar and Flat bench
Overhead dumbbell extensionDumbbells
Cable pushdownCable machine
Bench dipFlat bench

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